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Patent GB-2206684-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle (forward) lighting system
Inventor: BOOS JOHN SYDNEY
IPC: B60Q1/04
Filed: 1987-06-30
Abstract: A method of reducing considerably and/or eliminating glare produced by the headlamps of an approaching motor-vehicle, whose illumination sources are headlamps of the traditional type, i.e. two lamps producing white light. This reduction / elimination is produced by fitting three headlamps with coloured bulbs instead of the present system. These would produce blue, red and green-coloured light beams, the intensity of each of which would be controlled by rheostats. Due to white light being a composition of these three primary colours, the joining-together of these three colours in front of the vehicle with such a system would produce white light, as shown in the drawing, thus enabling the driver to see conveniently. Approaching drivers would see the coloured beams of the headlamps, not the harsh beams producing glare normally encountered. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201224-A (GB)
Title: Rotary structural member
Inventor: KIDO KUNIO
IPC: F16B4/00
Filed: 1987-09-16
Abstract: A rotary structural member of the press fitted shaft type which can attain a press fitting coupling of a high reliability between two parts thereof. The rotary structural member comprises a rotary shaft (1) and a rotary body (2) made of the same or different synthetic resin materials and press fitted one in the other to establish mechanical coupling therebetween. One or more rounded or circumferentially elongated projections (15) are provided on one of the contact faces of the rotary body (2) and the rotary shaft (1). When the two parts (1, 2) are assembled, the projections (15) bite into the counterpart, thereby assuring mechanical coupling between the two parts (1, 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198529-A (GB)
Title: Optical pyrometer
Inventor: MASOM RONALD ALFRED
IPC: G01J5/10
Filed: 1987-11-27
Abstract: An optical pyrometer for a gas-turbine engine has a radiation receiving head 1 located to view the blades 2 of the engine and supply radiation from the blades to one end of a fibre-optic cable 4. At the other end of the cable there is mounted a detector 3 comprising a cylindrical metal casing containing a photodiode and a signal conditioning circuit that amplifies the photodiode output. The output of the circuit is supplied to a connector 32 mounted on the casing. The detector 3 can be mounted directly on the casing 53 of a processing unit 5 by mating its connector 32 with a connector 52 fixed on the processing unit casing thereby avoiding the need for cables between the two casings. The connector 32 on the detector 3 has a flange that provides good thermal contact with the connector 52 on the processing unit casing so as to help equalise the temperatures of the two casings. The processing unit casing 53 is cooled by means of a thermal transfer unit 60 suppled with liquid fuel. The processing unit 5 has an electrical circuit 54 that processes the output of the detector circuit and inputs 56 from other sources to provide an output 57 to an engine control unit 6. Two photodiodes responsive to different wavelengths may be employed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218890-A (GB)
Title: Tractor towing hitch
Inventor: COOPER DAVID JOHN
IPC: B60D1/46
Filed: 1988-05-28
Abstract: A tractor towing hitch has a support arm 1 having a towing element 2 including a hook 3. The hook 3 is disposed externally of the arm 1, whilst a root portion 4 of the element 2 extends into the arm 1 and is connected to the piston rod 6 of a hydraulic ram 5. The arm 1 and cylinder 7 of ram 5 are pivotally connected through a horizontal pivot 8 extending transversely of the tractor. The lifting hydraulics of the tractor are connected with bracket 10 for pivoting the arm 1 and ram 5 about the axis of pivot 8. Operation of the ram 5 slides the hook 3 in or out relative to the arm 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205483-A (GB)
Title: Radiator mounting means
Inventor: CURISTAN NEIL
IPC: F24D19/02
Filed: 1988-06-03
Abstract: Mounting means for a radiator comprises two similar pairs of brackets to be secured to a wall. Each pair of brackets has an upper bracket (10) and a lower bracket (12) arranged in vertical spaced relation, with the pairs to be arranged laterally spaced apart. Each lower bracket (12) has a cradle (14) on which the bottom of the radiator is to be supported, and each upper bracket (10) has a one-piece length-extensible stay (16) journalled in a collar (20) of a mounting plate (18), the stay (16) being lockable in at least an inner position, or an outer position when the radiator is pivoted about the lower brackets (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213871-A (GB)
Title: An engine air cleaner/resonator assembly
Inventor: KOSTUN JOHN D
IPC: F02M35/14
Filed: 1988-10-13
Abstract: A compact combination engine air cleaner/noise deadener for installation in the engine compartment of a motor vehicle type engine includes a two piece plastic elongated housing that is compact and has an ambient air inlet at one end radially spaced from an air outlet to the engine located on the axis of the housing, the inlet containing a first noise attenuating venturi, the housing having an air filter at the other end connected to the venturi and discharging air into a second convergent-divergent flow control noise attenuating venturi with which is integrated a mass air flow sensor, the venturis being surrounded by a dead air space type resonating chamber that has an inlet concentric with the air outlet so that engine feedback noises and sound waves are trapped in the chamber and dissipated, and any sound waves passing serially into the venturis bounce off the walls of the venturi diffusers to also be dissipated, thus minimizing the transmission of engine feedback noises past the air cleaner.
Patent GB-2215554-A (GB)
Title: Image reader and printer
Inventor: SHIMIZU NORIMITU
IPC: B41J2/00
Filed: 1989-01-19
Abstract: An image data output device 1 reads image data from an original film (10, Fig 1), a microcomputer 2 prepares character data, a comparator 40 combines image data and character data, and a printer device 3, such as an electrostatic plotter, produces a color copy with the image and characters printed thereon. The image reader is capable of reading either positive or negative film. The character data can be displayed in the virtual image area of the microcomputer screen, prior to printing the copy. The characters on the copy can be white or full-color. 
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Patent GB-2229208-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for running coiled tubing in subsea wells
Inventor: COBB CHARLES C
IPC: E21B29/12
Filed: 1989-04-11
Abstract: A method and apparatus for injecting coiled tubing (36) into a submerged well are described in which the end is of a coil tubing (34) is latched in a tubing injector (35) and the tubing and injector are lowered through a body of water together. The injector is latched to the well and the injector moves the coiled tubing through the well. The injector weight is exerted on the tubing during movement through the body of water. The injector may be contained in a bell type or complete enclosure and fluid in the enclosure is maintained at approximately the external pressure. The injector may be connected to a shear, a stuffing box, and a tool receiver. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224492-A (GB)
Title: Packaging means
Inventor: ROBERTSON JACQUELINE MARGARET
IPC: B65D5/06
Filed: 1989-11-03
Abstract: Packaging means for use in forming a parcel comprises a re-usable cover (10) formed or to be formed into a tube of length greater than the length of the article to be parcelled and having cross-sectional dimensions to fit around said article. The end portions (14, 16, 18, 20) at one end, intended for access, are provided with apertures (22, 24, 26) whereby when folded over with the apertures (22, 24, 26) aligned the end portions (14, 16, 18, 20) can be tied together with ties to secure the parcel. The apertures (22, 24, 26) are each provided with an eyelet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225819-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulically operated transmission
Inventor: HATAKEYAMA KAZUMA
IPC: F16H3/091
Filed: 1989-11-07
Abstract: A hydraulically operated transmission having first- to fourth-speed gear trains established by first-speed to fourth-speed hydraulic clutches, a one-way clutch incorporated in the first-speed gear train for permitting overrotation of an output side, and a first-speed maintaining hydraulic clutch also in the first-speed gear train parallel with the one-way clutch. The transmission includes first and second input shafts and an output shaft in parallel with one another within a transmission case. The first input shaft is connected to a fluid torque converter, through that end wall of the transmission case which is closer to an engine and to which a valve block is assembled. The first and second input shafts are rotatably connected at an opposite end to the engine, through an idle gear on the output shaft. The first-speed to fourth-speed gear trains are divided into two sets, each set including two gear trains, the two gear trains of one set being interposed in parallel between the first input shaft and the output shaft, the two hydraulic clutches for establishing the two gear trains of the one set being disposed in a back-to-back relation on the first input shaft, the two gear trains of the other set being interposed in parallel between the second input shaft and the output shaft, the two hydraulic clutches for establishing the two gear trains of the other set being disposed in a back-to-back relation on the second input shaft.
Patent GB-2238037-A (GB)
Title: Label devices
Inventor: PEACH DAVID
IPC: G09F3/20
Filed: 1989-11-16
Abstract: A label device comprises front and back sheets 10 and 11 attached together around three edges with the remaining edge open to form a pocket. The whole or a part of the front sheet is formed of transparent or translucent material and a self adhesive strip is provided within the pocket adjacent the open edge. This strip is covered by a peelable covering 13 and enables a slip 14 eg a parking ticket, inserted into the pocket to be retained in position in the pocket. The back of the back sheet is coated with adhesive and covered by a peelable covering 12. The self adhesive strip is provided either on the back sheet 11, fig 1, or on an intermediate sheet 120, fig 3, attached to the front and rear sheets 110, 111 at its edge opposite the open edge only. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242452-A (GB)
Title: Gutter supporting system
Inventor: DALES FRANCIS DONALD
IPC: E04D13/068
Filed: 1990-03-30
Abstract: A strap 20 for supporting a length of gutter comprising a housing including walls 25a and 25b and a base 27 to support a length of gutter, and a socket 29 integral with the housing to receive a portion of a bracket. The bracket 21 comprises a first limb 22 adapted to be secured to part of a support structure 23 and a second limb 26 adapted to be slidingly received, in use, in the socket 29 of the strap 20 in such a gutter supporting system, the guttering is supported against upward forces during high winds. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244195-A (GB)
Title: Bite detectors
Inventor: FORWARD PETER JOHN
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 1990-05-01
Abstract: A bite detector for use with a fishing rod comprises a housing 1 incorporating a Piezzo electric transducer 3 with generates output signals when the transducer is vibrated. These signals may go to an alarm or the like. The Piezzo electric transducer 3 consists of an elongate element Piezzo electric material, one end of which is mounted securely to the housing, and the other end extends freely in a cantilevered manner so that it can readily vibrate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233477-A (GB)
Title: Device for the automatic winding of watches
Inventor: SCHMID ROBERT
IPC: F26B17/14
Filed: 1990-06-19
Abstract: A device for the automatic winding of watches with an automatic mechanism comprises a torque shaft (9) from which a pair of spokes (11, 12) extend from one end at right angles to the axis of the shaft. Each spoke carries, at its end remote from the shaft (9). a flexible strip of material (13) which is adapted to receive a watch (14), the watch casing (15) being arranged in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the torque shaft (9). The torque shaft (9) is arranged to be driven periodically by an electric drive motor (2) via a drive shaft (7) and gearing (8) in order to actuate the automatic winding mechanism of the watches. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240417-A (GB)
Title: Manual sheet production and utilization apparatus
Inventor: IKEGAYA TADAHIKO
IPC: G03G15/00
Filed: 1990-09-24
Abstract: An apparatus is provided for producing and utilizing sheets of manuals containing data corresponding to operating procedures for electronic devices. Data related to an electronic device is stored in the apparatus. Relevant print format area data and character strings to go in the areas are converted to frame and image data, which are combined and printed 6 onto a manual sheet. The printed data which corresponds to the desired operating procedure can then be read into the apparatus by touching a light pen to the appropriate positions of the manual sheet, to derive function data to control the electronic device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241222-A (GB)
Title: Nestable and stackable trays
Inventor: BRADLEY ANDREW
IPC: B65D21/04
Filed: 1991-01-12
Abstract: A nestable and stackable tray 1 for soft fruit and the like comprises a base 2, side walls 3, 4 and end walls 5, 6 extending upwardly from the base. End posts 15, 16 and corner posts 17, 18 extend inwardly from the side and end walls and support another tray in a stacking configuration when the trays are relatively rotated by 180 DEG . The walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 also include complementary grooves to receive the post 15, 16, 17, 18 of another tray in a nesting configuration when the trays are in the same relative orientation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244200-A (GB)
Title: Ventilated footwear sole
Inventor: KIM SANG DO
IPC: A43B7/06
Filed: 1991-04-23
Abstract: A footwear sole is disclosed which provides ventilation, shock absorption and fashion in a shoe having a flat bottom surface. The sole comprises. a mid-sole with a front part surface having an air ventilation chamber (2) and ventilation holes (3), two arc-shaped parts (21) projecting inwardly on the outskirts of the air ventilation chamber (2), a round reception chamber (6) on the rear part of the mid-sole (1) and an arc-shaped plate (7) in the round reception chamber; an air way (10) leading to a reception groove (11) disposed behind the chamber (2); a water proof and ventilation device (12) fixed in the reception groove (11); and a horseshoe-shaped shock absorbing material (14) fixed between an upper flap and a lower flap in the rear part of the mid-sole. Ventilation paths (19) and air chamber (75) are provided in the sole. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249060-A (GB)
Title: Safety device for vehicles
Inventor: SCHREIER HANS-HERBERT
IPC: B60J7/00
Filed: 1991-09-30
Abstract: A safety device for motor vehicles whose passenger compartment has at least one closable opening 12, such as a roof opening and side window is provided with a sensor system 34 which detects decelerations in the driving speed occurring in the driving direction and activates a closing device 38 assigned to the closing element 12 of the opening if a deceleration exceeds a predetermined value. As a result, in the event of an accident the vehicle occupants are prevented from being thrown out of the vehicle through the opening or injured by the entry of foreign bodies. The closing device 38 is provided with an energy store 42 which, on being activated in the event of a hazard, brings about a rapid closing movement of the closing element 12. The sensor system 34 also activates a stop device for limiting the closing movement of the element 12 should a vehicle occupant be caught by the moving element 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249628-A (GB)
Title: Method of quantifying the level of weather and sea noise in a marine seismic survey
Inventor: SVENDSEN MORTEN
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 1991-09-30
Abstract: During marine seismic surveys the acquired data are often affected by noise generated by weather and sea. By recording of this noise along the seismic line prior to the shot registration and possibly also during a break in the shot registration and after the conclusion of the shot registration, a picture can be obtained of these noise conditions which correspond to those which are found in the stacked records of common reflection points. In this way the signal/noise ratio in the stacked CMP data can be improved by exceptionally simple means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249032-A (GB)
Title: Golf club shaft
Inventor: GERLACH THOMAS K
IPC: A63B53/10
Filed: 1991-10-15
Abstract: In a fibre reinforced plastic golf club shaft (1), which has at the bottom an end portion (2) for attaching a club head (3) and at the top an end portion (4) for attaching a grip (5) has a hollow profile, non-constant profile which is symmetrical about a median plane in the longitudinal axis. The flex point (F) of the shaft is in the area between the two end portions (2, 4). The shaft (1) has a cross-sectional configuration such that, starting from the flex point and passing towards each of the two end portions (2, 4), the resisting moment of the cross-sectional surface of the shaft (1) at right angles to the median longitudinal axis (M-M) relative to the axis passing through the median longitudinal axis (M-M) of the shaft and at right angles to the golf club driving direction decreases with increasing distance (x, y) from the flex point (F) to a minimum at the ends. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250243-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle air bag assembly
Inventor: WATANABE KAZUO
IPC: B60R21/20
Filed: 1991-11-15
Abstract: A structure for mounting an air bag comprises a retainer 10 having an inflator mounting opening 12, an air bag 16 having an inflator receiving opening 18 aligned with the inflator mounting opening, a press ring 20 cooperating with the retainer to sandwich the peripheral edge of the inflator receiving opening of the air bag, and means for securing the press ring to the retainer. Either one of the press ring or the retainer includes projections 30, and the other includes engagement portions 36 to receive the projections. The air bag has at its peripheral edge apertures 42 through which the projections extend to engage with the engagement portions. Alternatively, pins (70, 72 Figs 14, 15) may pass through apertures in the press ring, bag and retainer to secure them together. Also described (Figs 16-22) is an arrangement similar to that already described in which the inflator receiving opening of the air bag is provided with an annular synthetic resin member (26) as a reinforcement and this is provided with projections. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262466-A (GB)
Title: Tool making
Inventor: PUDDEPHATT KEVIN JAMES
IPC: B23H9/00
Filed: 1991-12-12
Abstract: A trial tool for injection moulding is made by subjecting a cast Zn alloy tool blank to rapid EDM, using a first electrode and a relatively large EDM gap, to produce a coarse surface closely approximating to the required shape, and then subjecting the coarse tool to slow EDM, using a second electrode and a smaller EDM gap, to produce a trial tool having an operative surface of the required shape. A production tool is then made by subjecting a cast steel tool blank to rapid EDM, using the second electrode, and then subjecting the coarse production tool to slow EDM, using a third electrode. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-914187-A (GB)
Abstract: 914,187. Gas filters. DALLOW LAMBERT Ltd. June 12, 1961 [March 23, 1960], No. 10300/60. Class 8(2). Reverse flow .cleaning of a plurality of inward flow air filter bags 7, Fig. 1, housing their mouths supported by an apertured transverse partition 4 within a casing 1 housing a dustladen air inlet 2 and a filtered air outlet 3 is effected by momentary bursts of compressed air from a line 22 issuing through nozzles 21 projecting into the bag mouths and serving to induce a back flow of filtered air through the bags 7. Each bag is rectangular in crosssection and the mouth which is turned over an endless rubber ring 15, Fig. 8, is clamped between the end plates 4a and side plates 4b of the partition 4 and flanges 10a, 11a of a metal header 9 by bolts passing through holes 13, 18 and a distance piece 12. In a modification each header includes a venturi-orifice 25, Fig. 2 (not shown), into the throat of which the compressed air nozzle projects. In a further modification a series of filter]bags 29, Fig. 11, is made from a single length of material folded zig-zag fashion and joined at appropriate edges and all the headers 30, combined with the bags 29 and into which the nozzles 21 extend downwardly from compressed air lines 22, are rigidly connected at 31 and are thereby removable en bloc. Specifications 812,244 and 905,113 are referred to.
Patent GB-2268305-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle theft deterrent device
Inventor: HENN MAURICE DONALD
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 1992-06-30
Abstract: A device for deterring the theft of a motor vehicle comprises a first indicator part 12 which is adapted to be secured to an exterior surface or to a window of a vehicle and a second indicator part 11 which is adapted to be detachably secured to the exterior surface or window of the vehicle. The first indicator part (12) is provided with a recess 14 which is adapted to receive a tongue 13 projecting from the second indicator part 11. The device is of such a size that a mis-match between the first and second parts or a missing second indicator part is immediately apparent to an observer outside the vehicle. The parts may be made of a resilient material, or may include magnets so that they may more easily be held together. The parts may incorporate a micro-chip. They may also be associated with an available and/or visual alarm. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257771-A (GB)
Title: Piston ring
Inventor: ISHIDA MASAO
IPC: F16J9/26
Filed: 1992-07-15
Abstract: A piston ring 30 is made of a nonferrous metal having a Young's modulus of 15000 kgf/mm<2> or less and a tensile strength of 100 kgf/mm<2> or more. such as a titanium or copper beryllium alloy. A hard surface layer 32, is formed on at least an outer peripheral surface. In preferred embodiments at least an outer peripheral surface and upper and lower surfaces 17, 18 thereof are formed with a nitrogen diffused layer 32, and at least an outer peripheral sliding surface thereof is coated with a hard film by physical vapor deposition on the nitrogen diffused layer 32; 15A. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261572-A (GB)
Title: A telephone controller
Inventor: MEYRICK BRIAN
IPC: H04M1/673
Filed: 1992-09-23
Abstract: A telephone controller has a handset interface (3) and a transceiver interface (4) so that it may be connected in a retro-fit manner to an existing mobile telephone. Another embodiment has equivalent interfaces for connection to domestic telephones, the important point being that the controller may be connected to an existing telephone. An RD data receiver (28) allows activation for uploading and downloading of data and control programs in a versatile manner. This leads to excellent control from a central control station. A control unit (2) has a microprocessor (20) which is programmed in permanent memory (21) to log received code data associated with a transceiver to which the interface (4) is to be connected. On power-up the control unit (2) automatically reads the code data of the actual transceiver and verifies it in comparison with that which was logged. interfaces (3, 4) are coupled by switches (6, 8, 10) controlled by the microprocessor (20). A global positioning interface (27) may be included. <IMAGE>